Clay Belt Targeted for Ontario Ag Expansion

Ontario is looking north to expand its agricultural footprint, with new plans to unlock more farmland in the Clay Belt region as part of a broader push to grow the province’s agri-food sector.

Ontario Moves to Restrict Foreign Ownership of Farmland

Ontario is preparing to introduce legislation that would restrict foreign ownership of provincial farmland, a move the province says is aimed at protecting local food production and strengthening the province’s agri-food s...

New Cargill Canola Crush Plant Up and Running

After earlier delays, Cargill’s long-awaited canola processing plant in Regina is now up and running.

U.S. Corn, Soy Planting Ahead of Average Pace

U.S. corn and soybean planting is progressing ahead of the five-year average, with producers in Illinois and Indiana making particularly big strides.

U.S. Winter Wheat Condition Down Again; Spring Wheat Planting on Par with Average

The condition of the U.S. winter wheat crop declined further this past week, with a larger portion now rated in poor to very poor condition versus good to excellent.

Energy Prices Drive March Inflation Higher in Canada

ICE Close: Falling Crude Takes Down Canola

Canola futures posted double-digit losses on Friday, with the May contract falling below the $700/tonne benchmark.

Durum and Barley Stocks Tighten While Oats Outlook Loosens in April

​​​​​​​Agriculture Canada made several revisions to its durum, barley, and oats balance sheets in April, with export changes driving shifts in ending stocks for both old- and new-crop years.

Ag Canada Tightens New-Crop Canola Ending Stocks

Agriculture Canada has tightened its new-crop canola ending stocks estimate from last month on higher expected demand.

Chicago Close; Wheat Rises on Weekend Frost Threat

Wheat futures climbed Thursday on a U.S. frost threat, while corn ended lower and soybeans were mixed.

ICE Close: Soyoil, Crude Strength Boost Canola

Strength in Chicago soybean oil and crude oil helped lift canola to gains on Thursday.

Bill Aims to Fast-Track Canada Agricultural Product Approvals

Alberta Conservative MP David Bexte has introduced a private member’s bill aimed at speeding up access to agricultural products already approved in other major developed countries.

ICE Close: Canola Posts Small Gains

Canola futures closed a bit higher on Wednesday, with strength in the Canadian dollar limiting spillover support from a higher Chicago soy complex.